Cornell wrestling finishes fifth overall at NCAA meet

10:11 PM,
Mar. 24, 2013

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Freshman Nahshon Garrett has been tabbed by coach Rob Koll as the "next face of Cornell wrestling," and the 125-pounder made a good case for that title at the NCAA wrestling championships.

In his first trip to the NCAA meet, Garrett won five of six matches - including a 6-1 decision against top-seeded Alan Waters of Missouri in the consolation finals - and placed third. He finished the season 43-5 to set a Cornell record for wins in a season, bettering the old record of 42 by Mike Grey in 2008, and Cam Simaz in 2010.

Both Grey and Simaz were volunteer assistant coaches at Cornell this season. ...